More than 120,000 refrigerators are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards after U.S. federal regulators received 34 reports of fires, including one that reportedly resulted in a fatality.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday that approximately 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators are affected by the recall. Galanz, a major Chinese home appliance manufacturer headquartered in Guangdong, is known for producing budget-friendly kitchen appliances sold globally under its own brand and as an OEM supplier to other labels.

"The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards," the commission stated.

Affected refrigerators carry date codes ranging from December 2018 through December 2020. They were sold in black, blue, red, and white, measuring approximately 58 inches tall, 24 inches deep, and 21 inches wide.

The units feature either left-hand or right-hand opening doors with handles, three adjustable glass shelves, and one drawer. The top freezer includes a separate door, one drawer, and the "Galanz" brand name printed on the front.

The refrigerators were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon between January 2019 and September 2022, priced between $330 and $520.

According to the CPSC, the agency is aware of 34 reports of fires involving the refrigerators, including one fire that resulted in a death based on a local fire department report.

Consumers are urged to immediately unplug and stop using the recalled refrigerators. They are advised to contact Galanz to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician. The CPSC advises that consumers can verify whether their unit is affected by checking the model and date code information posted on the agency's recall page at CPSC.gov.

Source: Fox Business